can,t connected to internet

sadlybroke

hello
i was given a old computer windows 98 but set it up using my virgin media connection but it does,nt seem to work.(can,t connected to internet)am i doing something wrong .the connection works on my current computer i,m using.thanks

syko29793

Windows 98 is not supported by most if not all isps now.

Goodknight

Does the Virgin Media have any programs that you needed to install (ie: CDs)?
Sometimes you need to log on through a separate program.

iInspire

Goodknight wrote: »

Does the Virgin Media have any programs that you needed to install (ie: CDs)?
Sometimes you need to log on through a separate program.

check it and make sure you have put the correct ip settings

Jemma-T

We need much more info to help!

Win98 works perfect on any ADSL/cable signal from anyone as long as you have a working ethernet connection.

How are you connected? Is there a firewall on the machine?

kwikbreaks

syko29793 wrote: »

Windows 98 is not supported by most if not all isps now.

That just means that the ISP won't hand-hold you through the set up.

Jemma-T has hit the nail on the head - not enough info for any intelligent suggestions and how it is being connected is the key.

If it's a USB modem there will almost certainly be driver issues but ethernet should just work on default settings if the router was set up correctly.

spud17

sadlybroke wrote: »

hello
i was given a old computer windows 98 but set it up using my virgin media connection but it does,nt seem to work.(can,t connected to internet)am i doing something wrong .the connection works on my current computer i,m using.thanks

Have a free thanks on me, mis-clicked, LOL, as others have said, we need more info.

Just for a starter, IF you are connecting without a router, i.e.directly through the VM modem you need to reboot the modem, when you connect the Win98 PC.

FYI, I have VM cable and have re-installed Win98 on a PC and even downloaded all the old updates.
But it was made easier because I connect via a router.